FDA Speeds Up Eye Drug for Rare Kids' Disease with Magic Voucher
Published Date: 3/13/2026
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The FDA just approved EYLEA HD (aflibercept) using a special Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher, speeding up its review because it treats a rare childhood illness. This means the company behind EYLEA HD got a fast-track pass, helping kids get medicine sooner. Keep an eye out for more rare disease treatments moving faster thanks to this program!
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Faster Approval for Rare Pediatric Drug
If you have a child with the rare pediatric condition treated by EYLEA HD, the FDA approved EYLEA HD (aflibercept) using a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher. The supplemental application was approved on November 19, 2025, and the voucher sped up the review so children can access the medicine sooner.
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